Rwanda is set to witness significant demographic changes over the next decade to 2032, with projections indicating some worrying growth trends across its provinces. The general growth of Rwanda’s national…
Business & Tech
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The Rwanda Private Sector Federation (PSF) hosted a diplomatic dinner on Tuesday for a delegation of Saudi business leaders exploring investment opportunities in the country. Led by Hassan Al-Huwaizi, President…
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Economy
New Data Shows Women Entrepreneurs Driving Key Sectors in Rwanda
by KT Press Staff Writer 5:12 pmWomen Entrepreneurs Shaping Rwanda’s Future From leading manufacturing growth to driving agricultural innovation and influencing trade partnerships, women entrepreneurs are playing a pivotal role in Rwanda’s economic transformation. Findings from…
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In the East African Community (EAC), poverty remains a persistent challenge, despite the region’s cultural diversity and natural resources. The 2024 EAC Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), published this week by…
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Economy
Trade Deficit Drops Over 63%, DR Congo Remains Key Export Destination
by KT Press Staff Writer 2:24 pmTrade Deficit Drops Over 63%, DR Congo Remains Key Export Destination Rwanda has recorded a significant drop in its trade deficit for December 2024, marking a major milestone in the…
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Rwanda is attracting more investment from international businesses, with a significant rise in Foreign Private Capital (FPC) inflows with Mauritius, the United States, and Europe being the biggest drivers of…
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Economy
Nyagatare Rice Farmers Grapple with Devastating Water Shortages, Huge Losses
by KT Press Staff Writer 11:35 pmNyagatare District – Rice farmers in Nyagatare District are facing significant losses due to prolonged water shortages caused by the collapse of irrigation infrastructure. Farmers from three cooperatives—CODERVAM, COPRORIKA, and…
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Rwanda’s reserves for key food crops rose to an unprecedented level, despite some challenges, according to the recent 2023/2024 Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) annual report. The total…
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Economy
Formal Business Sector is Rwanda’s Biggest Jobs Creator – Report
by KT Press Staff Writer 3:59 pmThe number of formal enterprises rose significantly as well as a spike in jobs created – signaling an increasingly structured and professionalized economic environment, according to the latest Integrated Business…
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Economy
Rwanda’s Agriculture Report Reveals Mixed Trends, Opportunities
by KT Press Staff Writer 11:21 amWhile there are notable advancements in irrigation and sustainable farming practices, challenges persist in crop yield and the adoption of improved inputs, threatening long-term food security and productivity, according to…
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Rwanda Seeks $451m for Post-Floods Rehabilitation Kigali – In a move to bolster the country’s resilience following the devastating May 2023 floods, the government intends to spend $451 million (Rwf617m)…